Redefining Convenience and Security for Store Partners: A Closer Look at ePuhunan

“Necessity is the mother of invention.”

This age-old proverb has been validated time and again, from the creation of the telephone to the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. At eTap Solutions, this principle came to life with the introduction of ePuhunan—a new deposit solution designed to meet the needs of store owners and managers.
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Available across all eTap kiosks, ePuhunan offers a seamless and secure way for store partners to deposit their earnings, ensuring that funds are credited to their bank accounts by the next business day. Today, ePuhunan is widely used by branches across multiple eTap partner stores, including TGP, JGO Mart, MaxiDrug Pharmacy, and Mang Tinapay.
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The Need for ePuhunan
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The inspiration for ePuhunan came during a visit to store partners in Butuan, where eTap representatives witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by business owners in rural areas. With no banks nearby, many store managers had to rely on pawnshops, exposing themselves to security risks and time-consuming processes. Others had no access to banking services at all, as their transaction sizes were too small to justify cash pickups by armored trucks.
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These limitations forced store owners to leave their businesses just to make deposits, taking time away from their operations. To address this pressing need, ePuhunan was developed—a secure, efficient, and easily accessible deposit solution that eliminates the hassle of cash handling and long-distance bank visits.
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While safe and efficient deposits are often taken for granted, they remain a challenge for many. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, approximately 35% of Filipinos still do not have bank accounts, with a significant portion residing in rural areas. Additionally, incidents of theft involving individuals carrying large amounts of cash remain a concern. With ePuhunan, store partners no longer have to worry about the risks of transporting cash, allowing them to focus on running their businesses.
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Effortless Deposits with ePuhunan
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Using ePuhunan is as simple as it is secure. Store owners and managers can deposit their earnings at any eTap kiosk by following these easy steps:
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1. Enter ePuhunan account details (which can be obtained by coordinating with jafet@etapinc.com).
2. Confirm transaction details.
3. Insert cash into the kiosk.
4. Complete the transaction and receive confirmation.
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With flexible deposit amounts and a straightforward transaction process, store partners can deposit to major banks, including BDO, BPI, Metrobank, Chinabank, and UnionBank. Deposits can be made multiple times a day.

Empowering Store Partners

‍With ePuhunan, store owners and managers now have a reliable, safe, and efficient way to manage their cash flow. By eliminating the burden of deposit logistics, they can focus on what truly matters—growing their business and serving their customers.
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eTap Solutions continues to innovate with store partners in mind, ensuring that financial transactions are no longer a source of stress but a seamless part of their daily operations. With ePuhunan, convenience, security, and efficiency are just a kiosk away.

Want to know more about ePuhunan and the process of creating an account for your store? Contact jafet@etapinc.com to learn more!

Article by Pancho Dizon

Graphic by Javi Acosta